As global museums reappraise the legacy of Surrealism, Strauss & Co’s sale expands the debate: Strauss & Co is pleased to announce advance details of its live virtual sales in Johannesburg on 15–17 May 2022, which will include an evening session entirely devoted to Surrealism and its influence on South African art and artists. One of the most important art movements of the … [Read more...] about As global museums reappraise the legacy of Surrealism, Strauss & Co’s sale expands the debate
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Fine Arts Museums of SF Hire Natasha Becker as First-Ever Curator of African Art | MyJHB.co.za
Fine Arts Museums of SF Hire Natasha Becker as First-Ever Curator of African Art | MyJHB.co.za: Johannesburg in the news: Fine Arts Museums of SF Hire Natasha Becker as First-Ever Curator of African Art: The independent curator, who has worked between New York and Cape Town, started in the new position on Dec. 1. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews The hidden … [Read more...] about Fine Arts Museums of SF Hire Natasha Becker as First-Ever Curator of African Art | MyJHB.co.za
Technology and planning help museums manage outdated exhibitions | The Conversation
Technology and planning help museums manage outdated exhibitions: This Jonkeria, an extinct animal from the Karoo that’s much older than the dinosaurs, was among the features of the old exhibition. Author suppliedMuseum exhibitions are all about the “Wow!”, “What?” and “Why?” as they showcase beauty and wonder, spark curiosity, and share some of the important lessons museum … [Read more...] about Technology and planning help museums manage outdated exhibitions | The Conversation
Repatriation: why Western museums should return African artefacts | The Conversation
Repatriation: why Western museums should return African artefacts: A mummy of the Ancient Egyptian Priestess "Tamut" (900 BC) on display at British Museum in London, in 2014. EPA/Facundo ArrizabalagaA large number of artefacts held in Western museums and libraries are known to have been appropriated over the ages through conquest and colonialism. The looting of … [Read more...] about Repatriation: why Western museums should return African artefacts | The Conversation
FESTIVAL of Heritage at Iziko Museums of South Africa, 24-30 September 2018
FESTIVAL of Heritage at Iziko Museums of South Africa, 24-30 September 2018: Visitors watching performance at the Iziko South African Museum during in_herit Festival 2017 Photo: (C)Iziko Museums Of SA/Nigel Pamplin Iziko Museums of South Africa (Iziko), in partnership with the HCI Foundation will host the annual in_herit FESTIVAL – a dynamic cultural programme, from the 24 … [Read more...] about FESTIVAL of Heritage at Iziko Museums of South Africa, 24-30 September 2018
